A disaster of epic proportions In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a disaster of epic proportions", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-06-02 04:06

Disaster of epic proportions singular noun

The noun "disaster" can be substituted by "catastrophe" without changing the meaning.

Used to indicate a terrible or calamitous event which causes destruction, suffering, or death on a large scale

The Covid-19 pandemic must be responsible for an unprecedented disaster of epic proportions.

Lacking of fresh water is a disaster of epic proportions which many countries in the world are facing.

The spread of waterborne diseases in the country caused a disaster of epic proportions.

To punish someone or something harshly

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble

to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

Children and Fools Tell the Truth

White lie

ask for trouble

Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you

Plural noun: disasters of epic proportions

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have the devil's own luck

If a person has the devil's own luck, he or she has extremely good luck.

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A: Yesterday I won a $10 million lottery jackpot and today I won a car in a draw.
B: You have the devil's own luck.

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